Alexander Dimitrenko To Face Derric Rossy

On the under-card of the Firat Arslan-Darnell Wilson WBA cruiserweight title fight in Stuttgart, Germany his Saturday, May 3rd, up and coming heavyweight Alexander Dimitrenko will face challenger Derric Rossy for the WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Title. Since Wladimir has the WBO Heavyweight belt, which he is defending against mandatory challenger Tony Thompson this July 12th, this could mean the winner of this fight could be a future mandatory for Wladimir.
The 6'7" Dimitrenko has an impressive record of 27-0 (17), was a former junior heavyweight amateur champion, and since turning pro back in 2001, has beaten reputable names at heavyweight including Chris Koval, Julius Francis,Vaughn Bean and, most recently, Timo Hoffman.

The 6'3" Rossy has a record of 18-1(10) and is a former football player who turned to professional boxing. In his last fight agasint "Fast" Eddie Chambers, he seemed a little flat footed and lost by TKO in round 7.

Should be a good fight but I would think if a fairly light fisted fighter such as Eddie Chambers could get a TKO against Derric Rossy that Alexander Dimitrenko should get a TKO/KO if he starts connecting. Alexander also got a TKO against Timo Hoffman which if anything Timo is known for his ability to take a punch. Even Vitali Klitschko went the distance with Timo Hoffman. The only thing questionable with Dimitrenko is his chin and if anything Rossy may have the tools to test Dimitrenko. We'll have to see, but at age 25, 6'7", and with good punching power, Alex could be a future force in the heavyweight division.

Klitschko On Haye After Confrontation

This is a video of sports journalist Gareth A Davies interviewing Wladimir Klitschko after David Haye stormed a charity press confernce in London hosted by Wladimir. Wladimir gives his opinion about Dave's desire to get a crack at his crown.

Klitschko Thompson Hamburg Press Conference

On April 29th, 2008 Wladimir Klitschko and Tony Thompson held a press conference in Hamburg, Germany for their showdown on July 12th, 2008. Here's a short video I found of part of that press conference.

Wladimir Klitschko Arrives In Hamburg

On April 29th, 2008 Wladimir Klitschko arrived in Hamburg, Germany for a press conference for his fight with WBO mandatory challenger Tony Thompson on July 12th, 2008. Here's a short video of his arrival.

Here are some pics of Wladimir and Tony Thompson's meeting:

Wladimir Klitschko Looking Forward To Hamburg Return

This is a Google translation of an RTL article about Wladimir Klitschko looking forward to his return to Hamburg Germany when he fights Amercian Tony Thompson in July:

Wladimir Klitschko is looking forward to the return to the Elbe. In 1996 in Hamburg-Wandsbek I had my first professional fight. Now I come back ', said the boxing world heavyweight champion in the associations IBF, WBO and IBO at a press event in the Hanseatic city.

On 12 July defended the Ukrainians in the Color Line Arena his title against American Tony Thompson and stirred eleven weeks before the duel the love. The merging RTL television is the fight under the motto: 'The hero comes home' (The hero returns home).

In the case of permanent rain were both boxers by motorboat into a restaurant at the Hamburg Elbufer chauffiert. 'The weather was better. But the best thing about the people that he had the good weather in itself ', said Klitschko. The 32-year-old world champion, by 53 professional fights has won 50, goes from a clear victory over Thompson. 'I want to win early, so by K.o.' For the doctorate sports scientists is clear: 'Thompson boxes against the best man heavyweight. "

While preparing for the Wladimir Klitschko will fight his brother, Vitali, once again for the post of mayor in his home town of Kiev candidate. In September or October will Vitali Klitschko after a long break his comeback and the WBC title against Samuel Peter of Nigeria each other.

Thompson zollte respect while his rival, but said: "After the fight, I will be world champion." The 36-year-old American, of his 31 professional fights has lost only one, is the box audience in Germany. In July last year he had in a World Cup Ausscheid Luan Krasniqi in Hamburg from Rottweil through technical co in the fifth round defeats. 'The fight against Klitschko is the biggest challenge of my life', said Thompson.

TV channel RTL meanwhile informed of an extension of cooperation with the Klitschkos. About the duration of the contract, after the press conference was signed, both sides wanted no information. 'We want flexibility. The partner must be prepared at different times live transmission 'said Klitschko, who continue to struggle in the United States.

Wladimir Klitschko Training Pics Full

These are pictures of heavyweight boxer and WBO, IBF, & IBO champion of the world, Wladimir "Steelhammer" Klitschko training for various fights. Will be updated over time....

Steve Bunce On Klitschko & Haye

In this video UK's Steve Bunce discusses what he thinks about the potential match up of Wladimir Kiltschko and David Haye and Haye's future at heavyweight.

Donnell Holmes Fights This Saturday

On the under card of the Oscar De La Hoya fight night this Saturday (5/3/08), 230 lb Donnell "The Real Touch of Sleep" Holmes will face an opponent yet to be named. The same reason there is no name given of a fighter this Saturday is possibly the reason Holmes has no big name fights yet. He believes that a lot of fighters have chosen to avoid him. Most likely his unbeaten record of 28-0(24) will remain intact this weekend, but at age 35 Holmes needs to figure out a way to step it up before it's too late. This Saturday will be Holmes' first outing since October of last year. Possibly with a big name like De La Hoya and having a surname of a great heavyweight champion already this will give Holmes the exposure he needs.